Prevalence of Self-Medication Among Patients With Common Dermatological Diseases in Saudi Arabia.

Introduction  Self-medication is defined as the use of a medication or product to treat, alleviate, or prevent a condition or symptom of an illness or to promote health. Self-management is increasingly used for dermatological diseases, especially chronic inflammatory skin diseases. Hence, it is crucial to be aware of its prevalence and the leading factors of its usage.

The effect of various washing methods on pesticide residues, toxic and essential elements removal in rice.

This study examined the effects of various treatments on removing pesticide residues and toxic elements in rice. In parallel, nutritional elements, magnesium (Mg), potassium (K), and phosphorous (P), were measured to investigate the effect of these washing treatments on the nutritional value of rice. A naturally contaminated rice sample containing five widespread used pesticides (azoxystrobin, buprofezin, carbendazim, and propiconazole) and toxic elements, arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), and essential elements, was washed using several washing agents, including boiling water, 5% sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), 5% acetic acid (vinegar), 5% citric acid, and 5% sodium chloride (salt).

Analyzing pesticides and metal(loid)s in imported tobacco to Saudi Arabia and risk assessment of inhalation exposure to certain metals.

Exposure to toxic chemicals through smoked tobacco is a significant global public health issue due to their genotoxic and carcinogenic properties. The study aims to (1) measure Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd), Cobalt (Co), Chromium (Cr), Mercury (Hg), Nickle (Ni), lead (Pb), and 407 pesticides in tobacco commercialized in Saudi Arabia; and (2) evaluate human health risks associated with smoking tobacco. Thus, we analyzed 60 tobacco samples per brand from eight of the most popular tobacco brands in the Saudi market.

Cutaneous Manifestations and Hormonal Changes Among Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients at a Tertiary Care Center.

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a highly prevalent endocrine disorder affecting 5%-10% of women worldwide. PCOS patients usually present with cutaneous manifestations of hyperandrogenism, such as acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia.

Objective: To estimate the prevalence of dermatological manifestations and their association with hormonal changes in PCOS patients.

Ophthalmic Manifestations in Acute Leukemia Patients and Their Relation With Hematological Parameters in a Tertiary Care Center.

Background:  Leukemia is a neoplastic disorder that affects blood and bone marrow and is characterized by white blood cells' abnormal proliferation. Leukemia patients may present with different ophthalmic manifestations. This study aims to provide an updated data about the prevalence and types of ocular manifestations in acute leukemia patients and their relation with the hematological parameters.

Treatment response among asthmatic patients with and without reversible airflow limitations.

Objectives: Asthma is a chronic airway disorder associated with variable airflow limitations, which are triggered by different stimuli. The reversibility of airflow limitations reflects patients' responses to the therapy with bronchodilators and improvements in airflow. This study aims to determine the treatment outcomes (improvements in forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1) and the number of asthma exacerbations) associated with the presence of airflow reversibility.

Patterns of Comorbidities in Psoriasis Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory, and immune-mediated dermatological disease of unknown etiology with predominant involvement of the skin, nails, and joints. This study aimed to assess comorbidities patterns in psoriasis patients.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted at King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Association Between Vitamin D and Zinc Levels With Alopecia Areata Phenotypes at a Tertiary Care Center.

Objectives Alopecia areata (AA) is a common immune-mediated hair disorder that presents in different clinical patterns. This study aims to find the association between vitamin D and zinc levels with AA phenotypes, to determine the common comorbidities in AA patients, and to assess the influence of age, gender, and body mass index (BMI) on AA phenotypes. Methods This is a cross-sectional study conducted at King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Quality of Life among Surgical Residents at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Surgical residency program is considered one of the toughest residency programs, which affects quality of life of the residents during training years. To date, no study has evaluated quality of life among residents, especially surgical residents here in Saudi Arabia.

Aim: The objective of this study is to evaluate quality of life among surgical residents.